Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Joseph Wierzbicki, MD
Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Port Saint Lucie, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Speaking/Promotional
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Wierzbicki
Dr. Joseph Wierzbicki is a sports medicine physician in Port Saint Lucie, FL, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Wierzbicki performed 27,400 Medicare services across 4,202 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Wierzbicki received a total of $5,516 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 67 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in sports medicine (family medicine) physician. The majority of payments are for speaking programs and promotional activities, reflecting participation in industry-sponsored events. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Wierzbicki is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in FL
$5,516 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗27,400
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for sports medicine (family medicine) physician
4,202
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~1,712 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
9,888 | $13 | $56 |
| Joint lubricant injection (TriVisc) An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space. The dose specified is 1 milligram. |
7,425 | $7 | $40 |
| Hyaluronan joint injection, 1 mg An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint space to supplement joint fluid. |
3,421 | $16 | $54 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
1,640 | $5 | $21 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,290 | $93 | $275 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
576 | $83 | $335 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
554 | $58 | $210 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
257 | $67 | $195 |
| Knee X-ray, 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the knee joint that captures three different angles to evaluate the bones and surrounding structures. |
244 | $31 | $111 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
180 | $118 | $355 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
166 | $122 | $385 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum 6 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least six views of the lower back and sacral spine to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
150 | $46 | $220 |
| Pelvis X-ray, 1-2 views An X-ray imaging test of the pelvic area using one to two different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
136 | $22 | $91 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
132 | $27 | $111 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
132 | $46 | $315 |
| Hyaluronan intra-articular injection An injection of hyaluronan or a derivative into a joint to provide lubrication and cushioning. |
131 | $558 | $2,074 |
| Tendon injection at attachment site A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon where it attaches to bone or muscle. |
99 | $28 | $178 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
84 | $42 | $177 |
| Hyaluronan gel injection for joint An injection of hyaluronan gel into a joint to supplement joint fluid. This procedure is administered as a single dose. |
72 | $407 | $1,871 |
| Radiologist review of knee joint image A radiologist examines and interprets images of the knee joint to assess its condition. |
69 | $104 | $400 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
60 | $152 | $1,647 |
| Knee joint contrast injection for imaging A contrast dye is injected into the knee joint to enhance visibility during medical imaging procedures. |
57 | $166 | $610 |
| Foot X-ray, 3+ views An X-ray imaging test of the foot that captures at least three different views to evaluate the bones and joints. |
53 | $25 | $47 |
| MRI of leg joint, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of a joint in the leg performed without the use of contrast dye. |
51 | $156 | $1,448 |
| Radiologist review of shoulder joint image A radiologist examines and interprets images of the shoulder joint to assess its condition. |
49 | $106 | $355 |
| Ultrasound-guided joint aspiration or injection Removal of fluid from or injection into a medium-sized joint using ultrasound guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
47 | $63 | $289 |
| Contrast injection for shoulder joint imaging A contrast dye is injected into the shoulder joint to enhance imaging studies. This helps visualize the joint structures more clearly during the procedure. |
45 | $140 | $578 |
| Ankle X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the ankle that captures at least three different angles to evaluate the bones and joints. |
36 | $29 | $50 |
| Radiologist review of hip joint image A radiologist examines and interprets an image of the hip joint to assess its condition. |
33 | $105 | $396 |
| Hip joint contrast injection for imaging A contrast dye is injected into the hip joint to enhance visibility during medical imaging procedures. |
32 | $189 | $1,565 |
| Tendon or ligament injection A procedure involving the injection of medication into a tendon or ligament. |
30 | $33 | $144 |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hand that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
29 | $28 | $120 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
28 | $37 | $130 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using six or more separate views to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in that area. |
27 | $48 | $190 |
| Wrist X-ray, minimum 3 views An imaging test using X-rays to capture at least three different angles of the wrist bones and joints. |
27 | $30 | $76 |
| Elbow X-ray, minimum 3 views An X-ray imaging test of the elbow joint that captures at least three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
24 | $26 | $107 |
| Ultrasound-guided small joint aspiration or injection This procedure involves removing fluid from or injecting medication into a small joint while using ultrasound imaging to guide the needle placement. |
23 | $63 | $235 |
| MRI of arm joint, without contrast An MRI scan uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of the arm joint. This specific procedure is performed without the use of a contrast dye. |
18 | $160 | $1,448 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 17 | $170 | $475 |
| Joint fluid aspiration or injection, medium joint Removal of fluid from a medium-sized joint or injection of medication into the joint space. |
15 | $25 | $150 |
| Aspiration or injection of tendon cyst This procedure involves draining fluid from a cyst on a tendon or injecting medication into it. |
15 | $51 | $147 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
15 | $65 | $240 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test that captures 2 to 3 views of the lower back and sacral spine to visualize the bones and joints in this area. |
12 | $32 | $138 |
| X-ray of both knees, standing An X-ray image of both knees taken while the patient is standing to assess bone alignment and joint space under weight-bearing conditions. |
11 | $29 | $106 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$5,516
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $788/year across 7 years
Top 8% in FL for sports medicine (family medicine) physician
13
Companies
67
Individual payments
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Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$4,719 (85.6%)
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$797 (14.4%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$62
2023
$137
2022
$76
2021
$136
2020
$2,940
2019
$1,980
2018
$186
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$4,844
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$257
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$105
DJO, LLC
$80
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
$46
Bioventus LLC
$31
Orthogenrx Inc.
$30
Arthrex, Inc.
$30
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$27
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$20
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$17
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$14
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 94.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Biomet SpinalPak · CMF OL1000 · DUEXIS · Durolane · EBI Bone Healing System · GenVisc 850 · Iovera · MONOVISC · ORTHOVISC · Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator · Spinal Pak 2 · XARELTO · XIAFLEX · Zilretta
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
The majority of payments (86%) are for speaking programs and promotional activities, which reflect participation in industry-sponsored educational or marketing events. This is common in sports medicine (family medicine) physician and does not inherently indicate bias, but patients may wish to be aware. Total industry engagement is in the top 8% for sports medicine (family medicine) physician in FL.
Equivalent to $20 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Sports medicine physicians within 10 mi
4
Per 100K population
1.2
County median income
$69,027
Nearest hospital
ST LUCIE MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Wierzbicki is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with speaking/promotional industry engagement in the top 8% of FL peers, with 16 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Wierzbicki experienced with extended-release steroid injection (zilretta)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Wierzbicki performed 9,888 extended-release steroid injection (zilretta) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Wierzbicki receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Wierzbicki received a total of $5,516 from 13 companies across 67 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Wierzbicki's costs compare to other sports medicine physicians in Port Saint Lucie?
Dr. Wierzbicki's average Medicare payment per service is $26. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Wierzbicki) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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